An unusual case of suicide attempt using intravenous injection of kerosene

Kerosene is refined oil belonging to the hydrocarbon group of compounds, available for domestic use in developing countries. Poisoning is due to inhalation, ingestion. Kerosene. We report a rare case of attempted suicide by means of intravenous injection of kerosene. It has a devastating effect and...

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Main Authors: Sushmitha Jayaprasad, Vijayashankar Metikurke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2013-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.ijpm.info/article.asp?issn=0253-7176;year=2013;volume=35;issue=1;spage=98;epage=100;aulast=Jayaprasad